The holiday season is officially here, and for some, that means added stress. It's strange that a "holiday" can bring on stress. Usually when you think of a holiday, you think of fun and relaxation. Not so for many, and definitely not for flight attendants.

A Department of Transportation rule implemented in April 2010 prohibits airlines from keeping passengers sitting on a tarmac for more than three hours — a rule it says an American Airlines affiliate has since violated so frequently that it’s now been slapped with a $900,000 fin…

If you’re planning to travel for the Thanksgiving holiday, be prepared to have trouble finding open seats, pay a premium when you do and fly on a packed plane. Industry insiders say that, because of high costs and lower bookings, airlines have had to increase ticket prices and reduce…